March 26, 2020
Washington’s Emergency Rules In response to the overwhelming need for unemployment benefits as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Washington has enacted emergency rules to allow for faster access […]
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2020
Being an employer can be difficult in today’s environment. Employers often struggle to stay compliant and adaptive in today’s increasingly regulated business environment. Below are just a few legal updates […]
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2020
Hopefully, all employers are aware that as of January 1, 2020, federal changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act increased the salary threshold to $684 per week to classify employees […]
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2020
Paid Leave Brief Overview Starting on January 1, 2020, Washington employees are now able to apply to the Employment Security Department for paid leave benefits when the employee needs to […]
Read MoreOctober 16, 2019
The WLAD applies to most employers in Washington. Among its protections, the WLAD guards against discrimination based upon the presence (or the perceived presence) of a disability. RCW 49.60.180(1). What […]
Read MoreJuly 25, 2019
The filing/remittance deadline for Paid Family and Medical Leave 1st and 2nd quarter reports and premium payments has been extended (yet again!) Employers will report and remit premiums for quarters […]
Read MoreJuly 18, 2019
As employers and employees are aware, the new Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave program is currently being funded by premiums, paid by Washington employees and (many) Washington employers. While […]
Read MoreJune 24, 2019
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Read MoreApril 15, 2019
When crafting job advertisements, revising job applications, or drafting interview questions, employers should be aware that local and state laws now prohibit employers from making inquiries into an applicant’s criminal […]
Read MoreApril 11, 2019
Late last week the EEOC confirmed that the system which would be utilized for collection of “Component 2” data—which includes hours worked and pay information from employees’ W-2 forms could […]
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